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Interview tomorrow..just want to know where it will be as not local !

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alltoomuchrightnow · 18/07/2017 18:36

A mini rant really....
Desperate for work and friend of friend is employed at venue quite local to me. She had her interview at the venue too. As they're recruiting again, I gave them a call.

Spoke to a woman who said yes they'd love to see me.. but could only come when she is based (two counties away) and around her school runs (odd thing to say, if you are running a professional company ? re school runs I mean...) because 'the traffic is bad'.
Said she'd email me the details after put phone down. She didn't.

Six days later, the day before the interview (ie today) I rang and asked for the email or details. She was unable to speak due to where she was today, and said she'd email me around 10 tonight with the details.
Trouble is I have no idea where I'm going (town/area), only the county. I know I''ll have to leave early and get the early morning traffic and obviously that's not their fault and their choice as to when to see me. But I can't plan without knowing where I'm going! I mean is it the near side to me or furthest.. and that time of day.. could be anything from (my rough estimate based on driving through that county before) 1.5 - 3 hours, more if traffic is gridlocked.
I would say is it worth it.. as I do know it's ad hoc (that means zero hours contract, right??) now and then weekend work, minimum wage. I'm desperate though.
I just wish I could plan my journey!
Just seems a bit vague and flakey to me

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alltoomuchrightnow · 18/07/2017 18:37

Near or far side to that county, I mean.

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daisychain01 · 18/07/2017 19:59

I wouldn't bother dragging yourself across two counties up to 3 hours Shock for an interview where they haven't even been bothered to formalise the arrangement.

If it's minimum wage you're looking for, surely there are other options closer to home, with a more realistic journey to work.

I would keep trying for other work.

And if she does email you, just email back and say you've found something else.

Bombardier25966 · 18/07/2017 20:06

If you are truly desperate for work then you should go. Check your email after 10pm and get on Google Maps to check your route. Nothing you can do before then so put it out of your mind for a few hours.

alltoomuchrightnow · 18/07/2017 20:25

daisychain, the job would be quite local. Just the interview that isn't.
I just want to know where it is so can plan. I'm applying for tons of jobs.
I've had two interviews at one place but as haven't heard for weeks can assume a no.

Bombardier, that's exactly what my DP said. It would not be helpful for someone who goes to bed early though! I never do though.

Well if they message tonight, fine, but if not I'm done with them . It's not ideal to let me know so close to interview when they've had a week..but.. I'm desperate.
Whatever happens, I'd be looking for another job anyway as couldn't survive on this if I took it, I'd do something else with it

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alltoomuchrightnow · 18/07/2017 20:27

daisy, it would be 3-4 hours there at worst scenario.. I know what the traffic is like to get there. So that' s not even a round trip but due to time of day would be easier coming back.
Not trying to talk myself out of it!
Just being realistic.
I can't be choosy right now

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tissuesosoft · 18/07/2017 20:28

Are you able to look up the company online to see where their bases are?

alltoomuchrightnow · 18/07/2017 20:29

I did Tissue and all it says is, they are an area near me (near the venue where the work would be) I do wonder, if she's talked about school run etc.. if I'm actually going to her home!! Maybe it's because SHE can't travel to here.

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alltoomuchrightnow · 18/07/2017 20:30

so she wants me to go to her, two counties away. So it seems for now.

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tissuesosoft · 18/07/2017 22:18

If it puts you out a lot then I would message her now and tell her. Definitely not fair on you to have to wait!

user1498328475 · 19/07/2017 18:53

I would sack her off. Totally unprofessional and this is when they should be charming you.

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